Craig Mokhiber

Craig Mokhiber, a former UN official who resigned over the failure to address a textbook case of genocide in Gaza, discusses the current Israeli assault on Gaza, challenges within the UN regarding Palestine, and the concept of a humanitarian pause. They also explore the alarming trend of hospitals being targeted by Israel, the genocidal rhetoric and actions of Israeli officials towards Gaza, the complicity of Western governments in denying genocide, the power dynamics and inequality within the UN, and the complicity of Western corporate media in misrepresenting the situation.

Former UN official, Craig Mokhiber, criticizes the UN's inaction on the 'wholesale slaughter' of Palestinians by Israeli army. He discusses the ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict and the use of 'genocide' to describe Israel's actions. The speaker highlights support received after a leaked letter and calls for recognizing the humanity of Palestinians in Western media.

Craig Mokhiber, an international human rights law expert and former director at the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, dives into pressing global issues. He discusses the recent Rafah massacre and the Gaza Tribunal's call for accountability. The conversation critiques Western influence in the U.N., especially amid U.S. funding cuts, pushing for reformed power dynamics. Mokhiber also highlights grassroots activism, the need for media accountability, and the urgent humanitarian crises in Gaza, challenging listeners to understand the complexities of these conflicts.